you said you had more experience in politics than i do... so answer those questions... 
Oh alrighty... I've been paying more attention to the players and the issues than you.
I actually understand the issues and the players and you do not.
I've voted in more elections than you.
I live in and around an area of the highest political importance in the nation and have seen more of both sides of the issues than you.
I have been working a real job, paying taxes, and dealing with the economics of supporting a standard of living longer than you.
I have served in the military and have been exposed to the military most of my life.